Status:

COMPLETED

'Understanding the Electrophysiological Substrate Underlying Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Study II (USURP AF- Study II)'

Lead Sponsor:

University of Leicester

Conditions:

Atrial Fibrillation Mechanisms

Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of chronic heart rhythm disease worldwide, with significant associated co-morbidities. Although there have been advances in understanding the mechanism...

Detailed Description

There are an estimated 1.4 million people in the UK with atrial fibrillation (AF), which accounts for 2.4% of the adult population.1 It is well established that AF is a major causative factor for isch...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Must be aged 18 years or over
  • Must be able to communicate in written and spoken English
  • Must be able to give signed informed consent.
  • All patients must be defined as having persistent atrial fibrillation (AF \> 7 days) and must be in AF at the start of the procedure.
  • The patient preferably should be undergoing AF ablation for the first time, however repeat ablations can be permitted.
  • The patient must be listed for persistent AF ablation as part of standard clinical care.

Exclusion

  • Symptoms secondary to ischaemic or valvular heart disease
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Previous history of a cardiac arrhythmia (other than AF, atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter).
  • Previous cardiothoracic surgery
  • Underlying severe respiratory disease (i.e. patient on long term oxygen therapy)
  • Medical conditions which will affect cardiac rhythm, even if treated (e.g. thyroxine, etc.)
  • Presence of chest deformity.
  • Left atrial dilatation (L or R atrial end-diastolic dimension \> 4.5cm in any conventional plane of measurement on 2D transthoracic echocardiography).
  • Presence of implantable cardiac defibrillator or pacemaker (including cardiac resynchronisation devices).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 25 2019

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 30 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

17 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04041778

Start Date

July 25 2019

End Date

September 30 2024

Last Update

October 1 2025

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University Hospitals Leicester NHS Foundation Trust, Glenfield Hospital

Leicester, United Kingdom, LE3 9QP